A Taste of the Cake Bake Shop: Gwendolyn's Famous Earl's Court Chocolate Cake Review

If you’re a chocolate lover like me, you would probably agree that the ultimate dessert is a slice of chocolate cake with chocolate icing. We’re talking layers of soft chocolate cake covered in a delicately whipped version of the same chocolate goodness. Of course, that’s what Gwendolyn’s Famous Earl’s Court Chocolate from the Cake Bake Shop promises. Per the description, it’s a Valrhona French chocolate cake filled with Callebaut Belgian chocolate ganache and malted chocolate cream. It comes topped with Callebaut Belgian chocolate fudge and fleur de sel (that’s a French word for fancy salt).

two cakes in glass domes sitting inside the Cake Bake Shop at Disney's BoardWalk

The Cake Bake Shop is located at Disney’s Boardwalk. The popular restaurant chain has two Boardwalk locations: a restaurant and a bakery. The bakery is a walk-up location that offers a variety of cakes, pastries, and other desserts. The shop also sells slightly more upscale novelty items, including plush toys, trinkets, and kitchen accessories. I would best describe it as a boutique bakery.

the entrance of the Cake Bake Shop Bakery at Disney's Boardwalk

This was not our first visit to the Cake Bake Shop Bakery. You may recall that earlier last year, I stopped in and tried the gluten-free brownie, which was a really delicious dessert. At the time, I was alone and didn’t want to take on a huge slice of cake by myself. So I decided to wait until I had someone I could share it with.

a hand holding a slice of chocolate cake from The Cake Bake Shop at Disney's Boardwalk

Not only is the cake’s size considerable, but so is the price. At the time of our visit, a slice of cake cost $22.00, or $160.00 if you want to splurge on the entire thing.

a sign with the price of a slice of Earl's Court Chocolate Cake at the bakery

Thankfully, we were staying at Disney’s Boardwalk and could take our slice back to the room to split among the four of us.

The verdict? The cake was moist, and the chocolate was rich. No one in our group had complaints. However, I preferred the darker chocolate to the lighter one. Ultimately, I think that’s a matter of personal preference.

Now, when I do these reviews, I always ask myself whether I’d order it again. This one is a tough call for me. Ultimately, if I were craving chocolate, I might. Truly, though, there are so many other cakes that I would like to try. So I think I will go with the raspberry champagne cake on my next visit. Aside from chocolate, raspberries are my favorite.

If you’re planning a stay or a visit to Disney’s Boardwalk, you might also enjoy our recent review of the giant cheese stick at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. We also enjoyed the loaded crab fries at Hurricane Hanna’s over at Disney’s Beach Club. It’s only a short walk away. Of course, our favorite guilty pleasure in the area is the prime rib sliders from Crew’s Cup at the Yacht Club.

If you missed it, the Cake Bake Shop recently announced it will host a cookbook signing. If you plan to visit the Boardwalk soon, you might enjoy our Disney’s Boardwalk Restaurant Guide. Check back with ResortsGal.com for more updates.

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